Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,742,967.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.00 | 38.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $496,216.37 | 28.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $258,098.69 | 14.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $86,285.57 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $80,116.01 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,117.64 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $51,140.89 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,129.89 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,479.51 | 0.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,621.48 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |